What to do in Alexandria, VA

Activities, attractions and tours

Alexandria featuring a small town or village, street scenes and café scenes
Photo provided by Alexandria Convention & Visitors Association
Photo provided by Alexandria Convention & Visitors Association
Photo provided by Alexandria Convention & Visitors Association
George Washington\'s Mount Vernon which includes a park

Places to Visit in Alexandria

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What to do in Alexandria


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Old Town Alexandria

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Take time in Old Town Alexandria to visit attractions like Market Square and Alexandria City Hall. You might also appreciate the abundant dining options, and you can hop on the metro at King Street Station to see more of the city.

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Old Town West

While you're in Old Town West, take in top sights like Alexandria Black History Resource Center and jump on the metro at Braddock Rd Station to see more of the city.

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Potomac West

While you're in Potomac West, take in top sights like Del Ray Farmers Market and jump on the metro at Braddock Rd Station to see more of the city.

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Del Ray

If you're spending some time in Del Ray, Del Ray Farmers Market and Mt Vernon Ave are top sights worth seeing.

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Southwest Quadrant

Southwest Quadrant might not have many top sights, but United States Patent and Trademark Office Museum and Market Square are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

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National Landing

While you're in National Landing, take in top sights like Fashion Center at Pentagon City or Pentagon Row, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Crystal City Station or Potomac Yard Station.

National Landing

 

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